Research data
The HSRC Research Data Service provides a digital repository facility for the HSRC's research data in support of evidence based human and social development in South Africa and the broader region. Access to data is dependent on ethical requirements for protecting research participants, as well as on legal agreements with the owners, funders or in the case of data owned by the HSRC, the requirements of the depositors of the data. We facilitate data use by preparing comprehensive metadata and disseminating data and related documents to appropriate target audiences. Data sharing is subject to an End User License agreement. Data sets from the following projects have been curated and are available for use:
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Research data: DRUG USE
2010 Drug prescription habits in public and private health facilities in 2 provinces in South Africa
The aim of this study was to explore drug prescription habits using WHO standard indicators in 15 public hospitals and 36 private surgeries ...
2010 Illicit drug use in South Africa: findings from a 2008 national population-based survey
Objective. The aim of this secondary analysis of the South African National HIV, Incidence, Behaviour and Communication (SABSSM) 2008 survey...
2010 Epidemiology of drug abuse treatment in South Africa
Background. The aim of the study was to explore the epidemiology of drug abuse treatment in South Africa. Methods. Treatment demand statist...
2010 Extent and influence of recreational drug use on men and women aged 15 years and older in South Africa
Illicit drug use negatively affects development of human and physical capital of any nation. Huge financial resources are allocated to preve...